No calf machine :(

[UberSteroids]

Any great exercises possible w/o the machine?

I tried calf raises on the edge of the plate holding two 100lbs dumbbells.

It is hard to keep balance tho.

Any other suggestions?

[soccer#3]

do u have a smith machine? stand on on something thats about 3-4 inches from the ground and do the calf raises on the smith. i love that shit.

if that dont work try donkey raises or whatever they call them. its kinda gay but hey

[hobbs9963]

Get some 2x4's and cut to desired length. Then stack and nail them together at desired height. I shouldn't of said nail them. Get "liquid nail".

[UberSteroids]

That's right!!!

Both of you hit it 100% dead on.

Thanks a lot guys, saved my life right here.

[39+1]

That's right!!!

Both of you hit it 100% dead on.

Thanks a lot guys, saved my life right here.

do singles with a dumbell on same side

[ChuckLee]

Donkey (at Arnold way) or calf with leg press.

CL

[UberSteroids]

Another two good ones...

How the hell I didn't think of that right away... I guess not big calf fan...

Well I am now, about damn time.

Thanks a lot fellas!

[Narkissos]

You can do effective calf-work just about anywhere.

With limited equipment you could always do the tried and tru barbell toe raise.

This is a calf raise from the floor to the tiptoe position... holding the peak contraction.

Between sets you could do extensive stretching and you're good to go.

Unilateral dumbbell calf-raises can be done at the end of basically any bench (all you need is 3-4" clearance off the floor)... Working One-leg at a time allows for unique muscle recruitment.

Calf-raises on the leg press station are a mainstay for many.

You could also do bent knee calf-raises.. or seated calf raises utilizing the smith machine...with the bar positioned appropriately.

There's never a reason not to work calves..

-CNS